Under the Private Security Industry Authority Act 2001, all individuals wishing to work in the private security industry must undertake a recognised qualification before applying for a licence.

The HABC Level 2 Award in Door Supervision has been developed to meet the requirements of the Security Industry Authority (SIA). It is based on the relevant SIA Specifications for Learning and Qualifications and provides the necessary skills and knowledge for learners who wish to apply for an SIA licence and work as a Door Supervisor within the private security industry.

The qualification comprises 4 mandatory units:

• Unit 1 - Working in the Private Security Industry
• Unit 2 - Working as a Door Supervisor
• Unit 3 - Conflict Management for the Private Security Industry
• Unit 4 - Physical Intervention Skills for the Private Security Industry

This qualification can enable the learner to progress onto the NVQ in Providing Security Services or undertake further learning in other areas of the private security industry such as CCTV Operations or Security Guarding.

Assessment

Unit 1 - Working in the Private Security Industry

• 25-question multiple-choice examination paper.
• Successful candidates must achieve a score of at least 18 out of 25.
• Examination duration - 40 minutes.
• Guided learning hours for this unit are 10 hours.

Unit 2 - Working as a Door Supervisor

• 40-question multiple-choice examination paper.
• Successful candidates must achieve a score of at least 28 out of 40.
• Examination duration - 1 hour.
• Guided learning hours for this unit are 10 hours.

Unit 3 - Conflict Management for the Private Security Industry

• 25-question multiple-choice examination paper.
• Successful candidates must achieve a score of at least 18 out of 25.
• Examination duration - 40 minutes.
• Guided learning hours for this unit are 8 hours

Unit 4 - Physical Intervention Skills for the Private Security Industry

• Ongoing practical assessment throughout the course by the tutor.
• 10 true or false questions marked by the course tutor.
• Guided learning hours for this unit are 10 hours

Please see below for further information about each of the HABC accredited SIA courses we offer:

• CCTV Operation Level 2
• Door Supervision Level 2
• Security Guarding Level 2
• Standalone Security Units Level 2
• Principles of Providing Security Services Level 2
• Providing Security Services Level 2
• Close Protection Level 3